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CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 53 • NO. 12 • September 2024
CLIFF BOSTOCK: An Atlanta voice goes silent
Remembering the writer and editor
Events
Big Daddy Kane,
Cost: $70+
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09/19/2024 10:00 PM
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The Late Night Comedy Showcase, Hosted by Dhestine, Powered by Demakco,
Cost: From $7.00
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09/19/2024 10:30 PM
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Locals Only,
Cost: No Cover
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09/19/2024 11:00 PM
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Shows for Seedlings: Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth with Jerry G. White,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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09/20/2024 10:00 AM
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#WalkForWellnessPanthers,
Cost: Free Admission
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09/20/2024 10:00 AM
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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote,
Cost: $22.75 for non-members
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09/20/2024 10:00 AM
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Hammonds House Museum Fall Exhibition (fridays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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09/20/2024 11:00 AM
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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote,
Cost: $22.75 for non-members
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09/20/2024 11:30 AM
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Science Gallery Atlanta’s Resilient Earth,
Cost: Free RSVP Required
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09/20/2024 12:00 PM
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Ponce Film Festival,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 2:00 PM
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The Secret Garden Closing Exhibit & Art Market,
Cost: Free to attend
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09/20/2024 5:00 PM
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The Secret Garden Closing Exhibition & Art Show,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 5:00 PM
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Watch PAWty Dog Adoption Event,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 5:00 PM
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“SWIFTIE” Taylor Swift Karaoke Nite at Park Bench,
Cost: Free, Reservations Encouraged
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09/20/2024 5:00 PM
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High Museum: Friday Jazz,
Cost: Members Free; $30 Not yet members
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09/20/2024 6:00 PM
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Hail The Sun,
Cost: $29.50
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09/20/2024 6:00 PM
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Sad Park,
Cost: $17 ADV
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09/20/2024 6:00 PM
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Chapter New ,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 6:00 PM
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Southern Yankees & The Second Chance Band,
Cost: No Cover
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09/20/2024 6:00 PM
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Ava Connell,
Cost: $5
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09/20/2024 6:15 PM
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Just Fine: Mary J. Blige Tribute,
Cost: $30+
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09/20/2024 6:30 PM
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Watch PAWty presented by Boehringer Ingelheim,
Cost: Free, RSVP Required
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09/20/2024 6:30 PM
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Murder Mystery Dinner: Hell’s Killer Kitchen,
Cost: $75
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09/20/2024 6:30 PM
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September Dinner at Wallers,
Cost: Reservations for dinner
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09/20/2024 6:30 PM
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Succulent Terrarium Workshop,
Cost: From $22.50
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09/20/2024 6:30 PM
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Hootie & the Blowfish - Summer Camp with Trucks Tour,
Cost: $37-$383+
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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NFC #168 Friday, September 20 at Live! at the B...,
Cost: $200.00
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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David Wilcox,
Cost: From $41.73
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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Gatecreeper,
Cost: $24 ADV
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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A Thousand Horses,
Cost: From $29.50
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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A Thousand Horses,
Cost: From $29.50
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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From the Page to the Stage: The Making of Pancho Rabbit & the Coyote,
Cost: $20.00 for non-members
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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A Thousand Horses — Special Guest – Mary Kutter,
Cost: From $29.50
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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Moonlight & Martinis ,
Cost: Reservations are $65 per person and include two drink tickets (additional drink tickets are $10).
Rain or shine event.
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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Hapeville’s Happy Days Weekend,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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An Evening with Zadie Smith,
Cost: $20+
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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Music Open Mic ,
Cost: Free+
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09/20/2024 7:00 PM
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Atlanta Braves v. Marlins,
Cost: Price varies $10 - $200
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09/20/2024 7:10 PM
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Zolita,
Cost: $21.00-$71.00
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Woodstock Arts Cabaret Series!,
Cost: $19-$23
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales,
Cost: $26-$49
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Pete Ayres Quartet: 25th Anniversary Jazz on the Lawn,
Cost: From $15.00
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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La Candela Flamenco,
Cost: $22.50
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Little Shop of Horrors,
Cost: $40-$100
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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TK Kirkland, T to The K is Live at Uptown Comedy Corner,
Cost: From $5.00
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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South Fulton Arts Presents The Cake,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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LAMAR GILES shares new YA horror, RUIN ROAD,
Cost: From $0.00
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Ideas Festival,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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The Mountaintop,
Cost: $40-$100
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Blithe Spirit,
Cost: $95.66 Flexpass (5 tickets)
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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The Chinese Lady,
Cost: $55
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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A Raisin in the Sun,
Cost: $45-$59
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Lawrenceville, GA Ghost Tours,
Cost: Adults from $20 • Children from $15
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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La Candela Flamenco ,
Cost: Tickets $22.50
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Billboard #1 Artist Slim Gambill,
Cost: $42+
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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An Evening with Kelly Kellz Live at Uptown, 1 Night 2 Shows,
Cost: From $20.00
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Trey Odum Listening Room show ,
Cost: No Cover
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Glen Hansard - All That Was East Is West Of Me Now Tour,
Cost: $57-71
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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La bohème,
Cost: $30-$175
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Kaleo - Payback Tour 2024,
Cost: $27-$194+
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Yung Gravy Presents - The Grits & Gravy Tour,
Cost: $60-$238
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Improvised Dungeons & Dragons,
Cost: $23.00
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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The Georgia Thunderbolts “Rise Above It All” Al...,
Cost: $18.00
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Upsahl,
Cost: $18-$22
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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ArtsKSU Presents: Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano & Ryan McCullough, Piano “Mister In-between: The Music of Johnny Mercer” ,
Cost: $20-$25 (students $5)
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Golden Habits / Novanauts / Girl Saint,
Cost: $12.00
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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The Sweat Hotel with Keith Sweat,
Cost: $89-$249+
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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TSOB,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Candler Concert Series: Sarah Chang, violin and Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome, piano,
Cost: $55 | Emory Students $10
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Iliza: The Get Ready Tour,
Cost: $65 - $250+
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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John McEuen & The Circle Band,
Cost: Reserved: $35 advance ($41 day of show)<br>Premium: $40 advance ($46 day of show)
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Montell Fish - Charlotte North American Tour,
Cost: $38-$140+
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Headliner: Dad’s Garage Comedy,
Cost: Tickets: from $15
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Sarah Chang, violin and Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome, piano,
Cost: $55
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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The Classic Show,
Cost: $25
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09/20/2024 8:00 PM
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Science Gallery Atlanta’s Resilient Earth
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09/20/2024 7:30 PM
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Pullman Yards
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